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4 children, including baby, found after their plane crashed in Amazon jungle 40 days ago

The four children range in age from 11 months to 13. Colombia's president said doctors have not yet determined their condition.
In this handout photo released on June 9, 2023, by the Colombian Presidency, members of the army assist four Indigenous children who were found alive after spending more than a month lost in the Colombian Amazon jungle following the crash of a small plane. Four Indigenous children were found alive Friday after spending more than a month lost in the Colombian Amazon rainforest following a small plane crash that triggered a massive rescue operation, the country's President Gustavo Petro said.
In this handout photo released on June 9, 2023, by the Colombian Presidency, members of the army assist four Indigenous children who were found alive after spending more than a month lost in the Colombian Amazon jungle following the crash of a small plane. Four Indigenous children were found alive Friday after spending more than a month lost in the Colombian Amazon rainforest following a small plane crash that triggered a massive rescue operation, the country's President Gustavo Petro said.

Homeland Security names Border Patrol veteran Jason Owens to lead the agency

Owens will succeed Raul Ortiz, who is retiring after more than three decades with the agency.
PORTLAND, ME - JUNE 14: Jason Owens of the U.S. Border Parol addresses Gov. Janet Mills, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Portland officials and others during a meeting to discuss the asylum-seeker surge into Portland, and whether the state can help with the costs. Owens, who was formerly stationed in Laredo, Texas, said asylum seekers are choosing to travel from the southern U.S. border to Portland because the city has a reputation for being a welcoming community.
PORTLAND, ME - JUNE 14: Jason Owens of the U.S. Border Parol addresses Gov. Janet Mills, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Portland officials and others during a meeting to discuss the asylum-seeker surge into Portland, and whether the state can help with the costs. Owens, who was formerly stationed in Laredo, Texas, said asylum seekers are choosing to travel from the southern U.S. border to Portland because the city has a reputation for being a welcoming community.

Texas man kills roommate, fires barrage of shots at police, then kills self

Around 100 shots were fired by the gunman over a span of about 20 minutes as police were outside the home, the San Antonio police chief said.
San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus holds a press conference, in San Antonio, Texas recently.
San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus holds a press conference, in San Antonio, Texas recently.

45+ AAPI-owned food and beverage brands to shop right now

AAPI entrepreneurs are sharing stories about their cultures through coffee, spices, rum, sauces and more.
6h ago

Critics slam The Economist for 'racist' article calling Latin American workers 'useless'

Online readers called out the headline as "terribly insulting" and "full of stereotypes."
The Economist office in New York.
The Economist office in New York.
6h ago

Family of woman found in dumpster is 'ready to fight' after charges dropped because of police department's racist texts

The torched body of Mykaella Sharlman, 25, was found last year in Antioch, California. Prosecutors dropped charges against two men accused in her death.
Mykaella Sharlman.
Mykaella Sharlman.

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Reality Winner says she's 'blown away' by details in indictment against Trump

Winner, a former intelligence contractor who spent more than four years in prison, was the first person to be prosecuted under Trump for violating the Espionage Act.
Image: Reality Winner, a former intelligence analyst contracted by the NSA, at her mother's home in Texas in 2021.
Image: Reality Winner, a former intelligence analyst contracted by the NSA, at her mother's home in Texas in 2021.

Cracker Barrel’s support of Pride Month draws conservative backlash online

The popular Southern chain trended on Twitter Friday after its statements embracing diversity and inclusion enraged anti-“woke” users.
A Cracker Barrel store near Boise, Idaho.
A Cracker Barrel store near Boise, Idaho.

7 best sales to shop this weekend

Father’s Day and summer sales are starting now — here’s what we recommend shopping for.
4h ago

Former USC football player charged in connection with 2 Los Angeles rapes

Joshua Fred James Jackson Jr., 21, played two seasons with the Trojans and had been looking to transfer schools.
USC Spring Game
USC Spring Game
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Mother of Migos rapper Takeoff sues bowling alley where he was killed for over $1 million

Titania Davenport is accusing the Houston bowling alley of not providing sufficient security personnel and screening on the night her son was fatally shot, according to the lawsuit.
Takeoff performs onstage during Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles
Takeoff performs onstage during Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles